Other: labelsRecall 99V-362 · 1999 Saab 9-3

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 99V-362 covers 424 1999 Saab 9-3 for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4241 model

ReportedDec 29, 1999Owners notified Jan 30, 2000

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V362000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

The risk

WITHOUT THIS LABEL, SOMEONE MAY USE THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID, GET DIRT INTO THE RESERVOIR, OR ALLOW MOISTURE INTO THE BRAKE FLUID, RESULTING IN LESS EFFECTIVE BRAKING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

SAAB RECALL NO. 718.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 30, 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Saab 9-31999

Built from December 15, 1998 to July 16, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.